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Sunday, January 06, 2013

Resurfacing. . . .

It has been an eventful three weeks- a lot going on in our home, and I just couldn't summon up the energy or time to blog about it . Now our home is starting to feel more organized, I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of a new year and keeping my focus artistically in the midst of all the change.

My oldest son was laid off his job in Florida a couple of months ago, and was unable to find another. So he packed up everything, and he and brother Lance spent three days driving all their possessions to Utah. Marly and Michelle are visiting her family in Colombia til the beginning of March, then they will fly to Utah. I suspect it will be very different here once the three year old arrives! We are working hard to get the house cleaned and organized before their arrival.

In the midst of all this, we did have a lovely Christmas. I am the ecstatic owner of an iPad, and I also received a cool set of snow shoes to help work off all those holiday calories.

I've already tried them out on the Bridal Veil trail where I used to take Sadie to walk. I haven't been out since- our air quality the past week has been terrible with an inversion setting in.

Shannon gave me a cool little piece from Ikea- I think it will be
perfect to use when sewing therapy strips. I love the retro color!

Once
the dust had mostly settled from Sean's arrival and getting the truck
unloaded, I have spent a bit of time in the studio. My local art quilt
group met the day after New Year's, and I came home with a neat little
piece that started with a couple of therapy squares. It is now on my
design wall while I try to decide how to finish it off.

And, my Blue piece for Tangled Textiles is now done- but no looking at that one til the end of the month.

Tomorrow
I am back at work, trying to get settled into a routine in the midst of
all the changes. I'm hoping (and planning!) for a lot of excitement
and creativity. I wish you a New Year that brings the desires of your
heart, good health and happiness!

Happy New Year Beverly! That is a bit of a lot going on around your place. I got snowshoes too! I've not seen that IKEA rolling cart - might have to go for a little browse - it looks way cool and practical. I like your little piece on your design wall, and I'm particularly jealous that you've finished your Tangled piece - I'm still flip flopping on mine. Good luck settling into the new routines.

WooHoo: your lovely granddaughter will soon be right there with you! I'm sure it'll be an adjustment, but you guys are so good to welcome them into your home. Hope it won't be long before your son finds a wonderful job, and they are once again on their own....but this time, a lot closer to you!

About Me

I've had a needle in my hand as long as I can remember. After thinking for years that my brother got all the artistic genes in our family, I'm discovering the joys of creating my own fabric with dyes, paints, and about anything else one can use to color on fabric. My fiber art truly is the therapy that sees me though my day job as a clinical social worker.